Population ageing
hidePopulation ageing or population aging (see English spelling differences) occurs when the median age of a country or region rises. With the exception of 18 countries termed by the United Nations 'demographic outliers' (see the Ud 2005 Human Development Report) this process is taking place in every country and region across the globe.
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Lack of Social Engagement Is a Risk Factor for Self-Neglect in Older Adults
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Seniors who neglect themselves, risking their own health and safety, tend to be individuals with limited social networks and little social engagement, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center.
Starting to get crowded in 100-year-olds' club
Jul 19, 2009 |
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(AP) -- It's starting to get crowded in the 100-year-olds' club. Once virtually nonexistent, the world's population of centenarians is projected to reach nearly 6 million by midcentury. That's pushing the ...
Web-based consultations may reduce referrals to dermatologists
May 18, 2009 |
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A Web-based system allowing general practitioners to confer with specialists regarding patients with skin conditions may reduce referrals to dermatologists by approximately 20 percent, according to a report in the May issue ...
Study finds virtual doctors visits satisfactory for both patients and clinicians
May 14, 2009 |
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Travelers book plane tickets online, bank customers can check their accounts at any computer, and busy families can grocery shop online. Someday, even doctor visits could be among the conveniences offered via the Internet. ...
Living longer on less: The new economic (in)security of seniors in Massachusetts
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Mar 27, 2009 |
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The New Economic (In)Security of Seniors, issued today by the Institute on Assets and Social Policy (IASP) at Brandeis University finds that Massachusetts seniors face widespread financial insecurity. Almost 7 in 10 senior ...
